Hey GG friends and family. My name is Josh Garcia and I had the pleasure of being the leader of our final Community Action Project (CAP) execution day. As this day approached my nerves grew because I have only had experience in leadership in sports and I knew I could not use the same tactics as a sports team. At the end of the day I am proud of the leader I was and I wouldn’t change anything if I had a second chance.
As we were supposed to have a later wake up call than usual, this was not the case for most as we were woken up by the sound of the roaring thunder. Besides the fact a majority of our group decided to enjoy breakfast at Casa de Cafe leaving all but nine of us to enjoy some pancakes and pineapple at our usual spot the Comedor. Our whole group met up back at our hostel around 9:45am to leave to finish out CAP project. By the way our group worked during CAP day 2 I was concerned that we would not finish the job, but at the end of the project I was proud to present the work our group did for the students, teachers, and directors of La Association of Los Ninas y Ninos del Fortín.
After a hard day’s work our GG leaders thought we should celebrate all the work we put into our CAP project and had arranged for a special dinner at a really nice cafe called Pazz de Luna. Since we didn’t eat at our usual spot it meant that we missed our beloved Gallo Pinto but somehow we managed to live without it. After dinner we headed to English tutoring, which is now starting to hit me knowing that we only have four more hours with some amazing people that we have bonded with very well.
As this blog post is my reflection on today’s events the thing that keeps popping up in my head is how this life changing experience will end in two days. We made great friendships and even better relationships. My wish for the group is that as our time here in Nicaragua comes to an end, we hold on to these relationships and memories and make the most out of these last couple of days.
Very touching post reflecting on your experiences and thoughts about trip coming to an end.
I really enjoy the detail about your daily lives, the wake up calls, the weather, the menu and the unexpected. It’s almost over but I think for most of you, there will be things that you remember for many months and years to come.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Love mom
Thanks for the blog, Hey Maria I can’t wait to hear all the details and your adventures on finishing the CAP project. I’m so interested in knowing what exactly you did. I hope you got your family at least one little present ! I want one for myself … Just kidding 🙂 Anyways today my first Quiero Aprender video was posted, I can’t wait to show you . We’ll take care everyone:D
Hello Global glimpse, sounds like a productive day. Congratulations on finishing the CAP project. It sounds like tutoring is done as well. Michael make sure to get contact information for all of your new friends. I’m glad everyone’s having the time of their lives. Be careful with eating at the alternate restaurants. Food is prepared with water local water not bottled water. I wouldn’t want anybody sick for the plane ride home. Michael keep up with the bug spray. We went to Applebee’s for our anniversary last night. Love and miss you Mom
Aditi,
Everything that you and the rest of your group did sounds amazing. I can’t wait to see all the pictures that you took.
I have just been working on my final project. My group changed from doing a phone app to a game online because we were already taught how to do that. And it was harder than we thought to learn a new language and make something so complicated in 2 weeks. Overall, I think that it is turning out good and am excited to show you when it is complete.
Dipti
Kush,
I’m on break at the senior center right now but I just wanted to say I’m so proud of you ☺️ I miss you so much but I’m glad you’re making such an impact in Nicaragua. I really can’t wait until you’re back. Hope you’re having a good time ?
Hillary/Kali/Ada,
What a great picture of all of you took together with the hand painted GG sign. I can’t believe… you guys will be home in 3 days. Great job everyone for the amazing and challenging work and effort you have done during this meaningful program. This remarkable experience will definitely stay with you for life. So looking forward to have you back and excited to hear everything about the city of Leon.
love/peace
MoM
Guyss, my homie Ada from da block and Cece the tortoise,
I miss you guysss. You guysss are doing such a great job. I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to comment before but wow, so glad you Guys are doing all the things that you’re doing. Can’t wait to ball with y’all and your new basketball, Pablo. So glad you named it after me. Call me again later guys. Yooo, plus I got to see that footage from your go pros though. Haha, y’all fell and rolled like a nice chubby teddy bear. Anyways, I love y’all so much and am so proud that y’all helped the community.
Peace and with chillness, yo loner homie,
Pablo
I like the pictures a lot. From the looks of it, your CAP project will benefit many people and will bring joy to me happy. You al should be proud.
I got your message today. Thank you. A few special souvenirs may be great for Mama and grandma. We can’t wait to see you late Saturday evening.
Can’t wait to see you come late Saturday evening.
Love, Papa
Kudos & congratulations Kali & all you Glimpsers for your commitment and hard work in completing your CAP & English tutoring these past 2-1/2 weeks! It is very clear that you were all challenged to think outside of the box and to push beyond your comfort zones but you did it!!! It took your open minds & open hearts to do all that you did…which speaks to the growth & strength in your character…so happy & proud for all of you. Enjoy your last couple of days together and wishing you safe travels home. Hugs, Auntie Amy
Congrats to you all on a successful trip. You all will be coming home with new found friends, frinds9 and a better understanding of your abilities.
AvanI we love and miss you. Love from Aja, Agi, Appa Agi , Bandini, Mom & Appa
Go Josh! I’m so excited to hear about your adventures in person!